Rhynchospora macrochaeta
Also known as: Dichromena macrochaeta (Steud. ex Boeckeler) J.F.Macbr.
- Dichromena macrochaeta (Steud. ex Boeckeler) J.F.Macbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rhynchospora macrochaeta is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Rhynchospora, which contains over 350 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms